Will an Ikea kitchen reduce home value?
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Comments (16)Dazlemewithcolor- Everyone has some really great comments for you on this thread, and I especially like Kompy's remarks - very on track.... You prolly already can guess what I would say - with a screen name like AZ Stone Consulting - What??? I'm supposed to say "Keep the Laminate for crying out loud"??? OF COURSE I am going to recommend SLAB GRANITE !!! HA!!!! Seriously - I think it will greatly depend on where your home is located, and your present comps. IF you are in a more real estate stable market area (unlike Phoenix, Las Vegas or South Florida) you'll prolly be able to have some flexability in doing what you WANT to , and getting your money back out of your home. Remember this though - the same people that look at YOUR home, will have looked at others that either had MORE or less to offer THEM... AND THEN they'll look at some more homes - How WELL will YOUR home stick in THEIR minds - On the "Houses We REALLY WOULD MAKE AN OFFER ON" side??? That's the "money" question at the end of the day....... (sorry for the cliche') How bad do you want to sell? How much are you willing to spend in terms of getting your home sold? My vote: 1. Keep the cabinets as is IF they are in good shape - DO NOT paint them 2. Look for PRE-FABRICATED Granite Slabs - IF your kitchen layout lends itself to using pre-fabbed blanks - you just might be surprised at what you'll be able to get accomplished. Many Fabricators are starting to offer Pre-Fabs as a money saving alternative to a full-on slab job. HTH kevin Kevin M. Padden AZ School of Rock Natural Stone 101...See MoreUnbelievable high-end Ikea kitchen (and how to paint Ikea cabs)
Comments (45)Stacyneil - Great posting and picture. When I look at this picture, I definitely think high end...and then see it's from Ikea!!!! It is gorgeous! And Natschultz you wrote "Seriously! Why, and I am dead serious here, do people WILLINGLY spend close to a year's salary on a kitchen redo and SETTLE for cabinets that are NOT MADE TO LAST? Why do I feel like the ONLY person on the planet that finds the cost of crap cabinetry ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS?!?!?" My father taught me alot of things in my 40+ years....one of the most important is - Never count anyone's money. Meaning it's not your place to tell people (or consumers) where to spend THEIR money. If someone wants to spend 5K on a new kitchen it is their choice, as the same if someone wants to spend 150K. I'm pretty sure no one asked for your opinion on how much they should spend on their kitchen. And I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but you are definitely showing your ignorance by blasting all kitchen designers based on a few articles you have read or have experience with. The harshness in your words are really not appreciated on a forum that offers so much help and assistance to many many people. I'm apologizing to you now.....does that make it all ok?!?!?!...See MoreWhat's the best value of cabinet at Home Depot?
Comments (12)The cabinet box construction is what establishes your cabinet quality: here is a great quick learning guide linkhttp://www.home-style-choices.com/kitchen-cabinet-construction.html * note: For good quality drawers~I look for dovetail joints or mortise and tenon joints at drawer corners. Staples and glue won't last, and for non-custom cabinet lines melamine is my preference over particle board or MDF. The door pricing establishes the overall varied costs of kitchens. This price point is set on the cabinet door construction, the number of trim pieces, the species of wood, and the level of finish ( as well as sways in dollars based on popularity) : Here is a good link to explain door styles and how they are constructed: https://www.conestogawood.com/products/cabinet-doors-drawer-fronts/construction.html *note: This means that you can get the same quality of cabinet in many different cabinet lines, but the exact door that you like can change the price by as much as 100% for the exact same kitchen layout. Doors are often solid wood or wood veneer, and both have value. AND painted door finishes expand and contract at the joints because of humidity...so I lean away from mitered corners if using a painted finish....See MoreNew Build: Where to invest for greatest house sales value?
Comments (54)My advice.... is either listen to Joseph Corlett advice and do as he said OR sell your lot now and run. If you decide to press forward, please do yourself a favor and go TALK to people at Lowe's, Home Depot, wherever that work at these stores. Millwork will tell you they can't get doors and windows. Lumber will tell you the prices are up 3 times normal... on the lumber they CAN get. Kitchen cabinets will tell you their normal lead time of 6-8 weeks is now 4 and 5 months possibly longer. Appliances will tell you there is very limited options available due to severe supply chain issues. Flooring will tell you... well, you get the idea. Don't take our word for it... go ASK the employees in these places and CALL electricians/plumbers/HVAC people and see if they are even taking jobs. Builders/contractors where I'm at in South Carolina are booked through this entire YEAR and well into next year with all the jobs they can handle. I believe this is true in many parts of the country as people have sat home for 12 months looking at Houzz and thinking "I want to renovate NOW". Best of luck to you......See Moremiss lindsey (She/Her)
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